Global Metadata Management Solutions Market Overview 

The Global Metadata Management Solutions market size is estimated to reach $14.4billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 19.5% over the forecast period of 2022-2026. Metadata management solutions are used for media management, handling and controlling media movements, and data monetization. Metadata management solutions ensure reliability at the broadcast level while also offering flexibility for multiple devices. A metadata management solution is a modified configuration of widely used metadata systems. The solution supports content distribution to various devices and various availabilities under Windows. In addition, it supports the recommendation and search and makes the content available to viewers in a simple, straightforward, and intuitive form. Broadcasting allows users to do a lot with metadata.

However, high implementation costs of metadata management solutions and poor authentication and interoperability of metadata management solutions are key factors that are expected to inhibit the growth of the global metadata management solutions market during the forecast period.

Impact of COVID-19:

COVID-19 has hit the global industries, and many industries had negative growth. The pandemic disruption transformed the Metadata Management Solutions as there was no revenue for a long time. IT infrastructure growth has slowed down, owing to the slowdown of hardware supply and reduced manufacturing capacity. Businesses providing solutions and services are also expected to slow down for a short period. However, the adoption of collaborative applications, analytics, security solutions, and AI-generated revenue will affect the remaining part of the year.

Key Takeaways from Global Metadata Management Solutions Market Report:

• Evaluate market potential through analyzing growth rates (CAGR %), Volume (Units), and Value ($M) data given at country level – for Deployment Type, Application, End-use, and by different industries verticals.
• Understand the market dynamics – key driving factors, challenges, and hidden opportunities.
• Get in-depth insights on your competitor's performance – market shares, strategies, financial benchmarking, product benchmarking, SWOT, and more.
• Analyze the sales and distribution channels across key geographies to improve top-line revenues.
• Understand the industry supply chain with a deep dive on the value augmentation at each step to optimize value and bring efficiencies in your processes. 
• Get a quick outlook on the market entropy – M&As, deals, partnerships, product launches of all key players for the past four years. 
• Evaluate the supply-demand gaps, import-export statistics, and regulatory landscape for more than the top 20 countries globally for the market.

By Deployment Type, the market for On-cloud Segment to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

During the forecast period, the market for the on-cloud segment is predicted to develop at the fastest rate of XX%. It is owing to the rising adoption of cloud computing technology in different domains. Cloud-based metadata management solutions enable organizations to access company’s metadata from anywhere and allow them to make productive collaborations. In addition, intuitive interface, low installation and maintenance costs, and high scalability and flexibility are expected to increase its adoption and drive revenue growth of this segment. Cloud-based management solutions also improve productivity, enable automation, streamline workflows, and minimize repetitive tasks, resulting in more organizations deploying the solution. Therefore, it is projected to boost the revenue growth of this segment.

By End-users, BFSI Segment to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The BFSI segment is predicted to develop at the fastest CAGR during projection. Due to the increasing adoption of metadata management solutions to meet changing customer requirements, stringent government regulations, and evolving business needs. In addition, rapid digital transformation and increasing volume of generated data are prompting the steady adoption of metadata management solutions in the BFSI sector, which is expected to drive revenue growth of this segment. 

Most large banks operating across multiple locations, applications, databases, and platforms are rapidly adopting metadata management solutions as metadata can store various information and formats related to different transactions and maintain various regulatory compliances.

North America to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.

North America held the largest share of the Metadata Management Solutions market in 2020, with a global market share of 38%. This region's growth is due to increasing technological advancements in data management and information technologies. In addition, increasing focus on data governance and data warehousing to manage large volumes of data is expected to drive the adoption of metadata management solutions among various organizations.

The Asia Pacific is set to be the fastest-growing over 2021-2026. This growth is owing to the increasing shift towards digitalization, rapid penetration of smart devices, and increasing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in countries in the region. In addition, increasing adoption of cloud-based metadata management solutions to reduce operational costs and the need to comply with various compliances and standards and favorable government initiatives are expected to boost the growth of the market in the region.

Market Dynamics

Driver: 

The Growing importance of centralized data management has been a prime reason driving the market. 

Enterprises generate an enormous amount of structured and unstructured data that demand analytics solutions. Centralized data management contributes to the total surplus of the enterprise by altering its ability to react to an opportunity or limit a loss when a change occurs. The degree of data centralization within an organization can impact its performance and innovations. The concept of centralized data management opens various possibilities that are essential for an enterprise in the competitive market. Metadata management tools bring greater agility and enhance efficiency, speed, accountability, and consistency to handle the enterprise datasets. In addition, the centralization of data management improves access to and use of datasets for BI. The centralized data repository maintains a trusted data management service that provides enterprise data governance and support. Thus, the benefits of centralized data management for structured and unstructured data drive the metadata management tools market.

Challenge: 

The Selection of the right metadata management tool has raised questions and impeded the market growth.

Organizations looking to take their metadata management framework to the next level should review vendors closely and make an informed decision. Different organizations in different industries require various tools, solutions, and vendors. For example, one organization may need to manage data more effectively to put it to use in analytics or machine learning. Or it may need to establish a more robust framework for industry standards or regulatory compliance. Hence, a starting point is identifying an initiative's objectives, what data should be better managed, why and where current gaps exist, and what's required to build a bridge to a more effective metadata management strategy.

Organizations should carefully review different solutions and understand their strengths and weaknesses. As with any enterprise application, metadata management solutions are not created equal. Some vendors focus their products more on financial services or healthcare regulatory concerns, while others specialize in gaining insights in retail or manufacturing. Some vendors excel in data cataloging or impact analysis, while others have better semantic search capabilities, business glossaries, and rule management in place or integrated machine learning and automation.

Key Market Players

Key Players in the Global Metadata Management Solutions Market consist of Oracle Corporation, Arquiva Limited, SAP SE, International Machine Business Corporation (IBM), Alex Solutions, ASG Technologies Group, Inc., Erwin Inc., TransMedia Dynamics Ltd., Collibra SA, and Informatica LLC.

Recent Developments:

• In November 2020, Informatica LLC. announced the launch of a comprehensive data governance solution to govern data into the Snowflake Data Cloud and enhance the capabilities of Snowflake. New stuff will enable enterprises to manage their data in the cloud more efficiently. Data governance capabilities with a combination of enterprise-scale cloud data management and data cataloging of Snowflake data assets will enhance an organization’s data quality management, data fabric, and data governance capabilities.

Report Coverage and Scope

The report "Global Metadata Management Solutions Market" by Research Informatic covers an in-depth detailed analysis for the following segment covered under the scope.

By Deployment Type

• Cloud-based
• On-Premises

By Application

• Software 
• Services

By End-use

• Retail and consumer goods
• Banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI)
• Telecommunication and IT
• Healthcare & Life sciences
• Manufacturing
• Defense
• Media & Entertainment
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• APAC
• RoW

Chapter 1 Metadata Management Solutions Market Overview

1.1 Product Overview and Scope of Metadata Management Solutions

1.2 Metadata Management Solutions Market Segmentation By Deployment Type

1.2.1 Cloud-based

1.2.2 On-Premises

1.3 Metadata Management Solutions Market Segmentation By End User

1.3.1 Retail and consumer goods

1.3.2 Banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI)

1.3.3 Telecommunication and IT

1.3.4 Healthcare & Life sciences

1.3.5 Manufacturing

1.4 Metadata Management Solutions Market Segmentation by Regions

1.4.1 North America

1.4.2 China

1.4.3 Europe

1.4.4 Southeast Asia

1.4.5 Japan

1.4.6 India

1.5 Global Market Size (Value) of Metadata Management Solutions (2016-2021)

Chapter 2 Global Economic Impact on Metadata Management Solutions Industry

2.1 Global Macroeconomic Environment Analysis

2.1.1 Global Macroeconomic Analysis

2.1.2 Global Macroeconomic Environment Development Trend

2.2 Global Macroeconomic Environment Analysis by Regions

Chapter 3 Global Metadata Management Solutions Market Competition by Manufacturers

3.1 Global Metadata Management Solutions Production and Share by Manufacturers (2016-2021)

3.2 Global Metadata Management Solutions Revenue and Share by Manufacturers (2016-2021)

3.3 Global Metadata Management Solutions Average Price by Manufacturers (2016-2021)

3.4 Manufacturers Metadata Management Solutions Manufacturing Base Distribution, Production Area and Product Type

3.5 Metadata Management Solutions Market Competitive Situation and Trends

3.5.1 Metadata Management Solutions Market Concentration Rate

3.5.2 Metadata Management Solutions Market Share of Top 3 and Top 5 Manufacturers

3.5.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion

Chapter 4 Global Metadata Management Solutions Production, Revenue (Value) by Region (2016-2021)

4.1 Global Metadata Management Solutions Production by Region (2016-2021)

4.2 Global Metadata Management Solutions Production Market Share by Region (2016-2021)

4.3 Global Metadata Management Solutions Revenue (Value) and Market Share by Region (2016-2021)

4.4 Global Metadata Management Solutions Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2016-2021)

4.5 North America Metadata Management Solutions Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2016-2021)

4.6 Europe Metadata Management Solutions Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2016-2021)

4.7 China Metadata Management Solutions Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2016-2021)

4.8 Japan Metadata Management Solutions Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2016-2021)

4.9 Southeast Asia Metadata Management Solutions Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2016-2021)

4.10 India Metadata Management Solutions Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2016-2021)

Chapter 5 Global Metadata Management Solutions Supply (Production), Consumption, Export, Import by Regions (2016-2021)

5.1 Global Metadata Management Solutions Consumption by Regions (2016-2021)

5.2 North America Metadata Management Solutions Production, Consumption, Export, Import by Regions (2016-2021)

5.3 Europe Metadata Management Solutions Production, Consumption, Export, Import by Regions (2016-2021)

5.4 China Metadata Management Solutions Production, Consumption, Export, Import by Regions (2016-2021)

5.5 Japan Metadata Management Solutions Production, Consumption, Export, Import by Regions (2016-2021)

5.6 Southeast Asia Metadata Management Solutions Production, Consumption, Export, Import by Regions (2016-2021)

5.7 India Metadata Management Solutions Production, Consumption, Export, Import by Regions (2016-2021)

Chapter 6 Global Metadata Management Solutions Production, Revenue (Value), Price Trend by Type

6.1 Global Metadata Management Solutions Production and Market Share by Type (2016-2021)

6.2 Global Metadata Management Solutions Revenue and Market Share by Type (2016-2021)

6.3 Global Metadata Management Solutions Price by Type (2016-2021)

6.4 Global Metadata Management Solutions Production Growth by Type (2016-2021)

Chapter 7 Global Metadata Management Solutions Market Analysis by Application

7.1 Global Metadata Management Solutions Consumption and Market Share by Application (2016-2021)

7.2 Global Metadata Management Solutions Consumption Growth Rate by Application (2016-2021)

7.3 Market Drivers and Opportunities

7.3.1 Potential Applications

7.3.2 Emerging Markets/Countries

Chapter 8 Metadata Management Solutions Manufacturing Cost Analysis

8.1 Metadata Management Solutions Key Raw Materials Analysis

8.1.1 Key Raw Materials

8.1.2 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials

8.1.3 Key Suppliers of Raw Materials

8.1.4 Market Concentration Rate of Raw Materials

8.2 Proportion of Manufacturing Cost Structure

8.2.1 Raw Materials

8.2.2 Labour Cost

8.2.3 Manufacturing Expenses

8.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Metadata Management Solutions

Chapter 9 Industrial Chain, Sourcing Strategy and Downstream Buyers

9.1 Metadata Management Solutions Industrial Chain Analysis

9.2 Upstream Raw Materials Sourcing

9.3 Raw Materials Sources of Metadata Management Solutions Major Manufacturers in 2022

9.4 Downstream Buyers

Chapter 10 Marketing Strategy Analysis, Distributors/Traders

10.1 Marketing Channel

10.1.1 Direct Marketing

10.1.2 Indirect Marketing

10.1.3 Marketing Channel Development Trend

10.2 Market Positioning

10.2.1 Pricing Strategy

10.2.2 Brand Strategy

10.2.3 Target Client

10.3 Distributors/Traders List

Chapter 11 Market Effect Factors Analysis

11.1 Technology Progress/Risk

11.1.1 Substitutes Threat

11.1.2 Technology Progress in Related Industry

11.2 Consumer Needs/Customer Preference Change

11.3 Economic/Political Environmental Change

Chapter 12 Global Metadata Management Solutions Market Forecast (2022 - 2026)

12.1 Global Metadata Management Solutions Production, Revenue Forecast (2022 - 2026)

12.2 Global Metadata Management Solutions Production, Consumption Forecast by Regions (2022 - 2026)

12.3 Global Metadata Management Solutions Production Forecast by Type (2022 - 2026)

12.4 Global Metadata Management Solutions Consumption Forecast by Application (2022 - 2026)

12.5 Metadata Management Solutions Price Forecast (2021-2027)

Chapter 13 Appendix